Sojja

Sojja is an authentic one pot mealwhich is prepared like Ven Pongal. This is no onion no garlic recipe, so it can be offered as Naivedhyam to god during navrathri days. We can call this as Andhra Pongal but the texture is like hot steamed rice. This recipe is commonly prepared in Nellore n Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh. Rice and moong dal are cooked along with tempering. Fresh grated coconut and required amount of salt are also added. Here I present the traditional recipe sojja to relish anytime. Njoy Cooking, Serving n Savoring!

Author: Akshayakumbham

Course: One pot meal/main course

Cuisine: Andhra, India

Servings: 3/4

Ingredients:

Raw rice(Sona masoori variety): 1 3/4 cups

Moong dal/yellow lentils: 1 cup

Salt: As required

Grated fresh coconut: 2 tbsp

Water: 5.5 cups(Approximately)

Tempering:

Oil: 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds: One tsp

Cumin seeds: One tsp

Black gram: One tsp

Bengal gram: One tsp

Asafoetida: A pinch

Curry leaves: A sprig

Red chillies: 2/3 nos.

Methodofpreparation:

Take one cup of moong dal and roast for two minutes or till the raw smell goes away.